Fresh Chilled Green Sea Urchins (Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis)
Freshly harvested green sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis) kept chilled at 0-4°C to maintain quality post-harvest. Falls under HTS 0308.29.0100 as fresh/chilled sea urchins, distinct from crustaceans/molluscs. Ideal for sushi-grade uni extraction.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sea cucumbers instead of urchins
Sea cucumbers (holothurians) are classified separately under 0308.90, while sea urchins specifically under 0308.29.
If cooked, smoked, or preserved for retail
Prepared or preserved sea urchins ready for human consumption move to Chapter 16 for aquatic invertebrate preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use insulated containers with ice packs and temperature logs for FDA seafood HACCP compliance
• Include harvest location and chain-of-custody documentation to verify freshness
• Label clearly as 'fresh/chilled' to prevent confusion with frozen products
Related Products under HTS 0308.29.01.00
Live Purple Sea Urchins (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus)
Live purple sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus) harvested from Pacific coastal waters, transported in aerated seawater for freshness. Classified under HTS 0308.29.0100 as live sea urchins of the specified species, excluding crustaceans and molluscs. Primarily used for live seafood markets and aquaculture.
Frozen Red Sea Urchins (Strongylocentrotus franciscanus)
Whole frozen red sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus franciscanus) individually quick-frozen (IQF) at -20°C or below. HTS 0308.29.0100 covers frozen sea urchins as aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans/molluscs. Used for gonadal extraction in food processing.
Dried Sea Urchins (Paracentrotus lividus)
Sun-dried or dehydrated whole sea urchins (Paracentrotus lividus) with moisture content below 15%. Classified in HTS 0308.29.0100 as dried aquatic invertebrates (sea urchins). Common in Mediterranean export markets for processing.
Salted Sea Urchins in Brine (Loxechinus albus)
Chilean sea urchins (Loxechinus albus) preserved in saturated brine solution for extended shelf life. HTS 0308.29.0100 includes salted/in-brine sea urchins as specified species. Used in South American seafood trade.
Smoked Cooked Sea Urchins (Echinus esculentus)
European edible sea urchins (Echinus esculentus) hot-smoked after light precooking, whole shells intact. Falls under HTS 0308.29.0100 per chapter notes allowing smoked (whether cooked before/during) sea urchins. Niche gourmet product.
Frozen Purple Sea Urchin Gonads (Uni)
Extracted gonads from Strongylocentrotus purpuratus, cleaned and frozen whole, not further processed. Still classified under HTS 0308.29.0100 as frozen sea urchins (whole animal parts). Premium sushi ingredient.